Hollyhock Farm Limited Partnership

What Hollyhock Farm Limited Partnership does

Hollyhock Farm Limited Partnership (legally LI – The Leadership Institute, CRA reg. 885450205 RR0001) operates a single-site residential retreat center on Cortes Island, British Columbia, on the traditional territories of the Klahoose, Tla'amin, and Homalco Nations. The organization was co-founded by Charles Steinberg and has been in operation since 1982, delivering more than 70 annual programs across four thematic pillars: creative expression, health and healing, leadership skills, and wisdom teachings. Its flagship gathering, the Social Venture Institute (SVI), is described as Canada's longest-running social enterprise gathering and hosts 100+ entrepreneurs, movement leaders, and impact investors per annual cycle; the broader SVI alumni network exceeds 3,000 participants, and SVI reports a Net Promoter Score of 92.

The Hollyhock Leadership Institute (HLI) is the umbrella program stream for progressive-leader engagement, organized into Climate, Equity, Mobilize, Next Economy, and Emerging Issues tracks. Program revenue is generated through tuition plus on-site accommodations (private oceanfront cabins, single rooms with ensuite, shared rooms, dorms, tent sites, and commuter passes), with per-attendee package pricing in CAD ranging from approximately CAD $925 (e.g., EFT Levels 1-2) to CAD $5,450 (e.g., SoulCollage premium accommodation). Complementary campus revenue streams include garden-to-table dining, healing arts and bodywork services, day passes, garden tours, and group bookings for mission-aligned organizations.

As a registered charity, Hollyhock supplements program revenue with philanthropic contributions: a Monthly Donor Circle (minimum CAD $25/month subscription), one-time gifts, gift of securities, and planned/legacy giving administered through The Nextwave Foundation (DBA Hollyhock, CRA reg. 898471115 RR0001). The go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: direct website booking through hollyhock.ca and the retreat.guru platform, content marketing via the Hollyhock Talks blog and newsletters, organic social across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and a community partnership ecosystem including Coast Capital, Junxion, The Tyee, 4VI, SFU Harbour Centre (off-site Vancouver programming), and VanCity Seaplanes (transportation logistics). Hollyhock operates with no proprietary software or technology platform; its product is the in-person retreat experience itself, augmented by a curated facilitator bench and a long-tenured alumni network.

Name

Hollyhock Farm Limited Partnership

Legal name

LI – The Leadership Institute

Website

https://hollyhock.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hollyhock Farm Limited Partnership is a registered Canadian charity operating a residential retreat center on Cortes Island, BC, delivering 70+ annual programs in leadership, wellness, creative expression, and social enterprise (including the flagship Social Venture Institute) to progressive leaders, social entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking personal transformation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retreat and Leadership Development Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Retreat leadership programs
• Residential wellness retreats
• Social enterprise education
• Executive leadership training
• Holistic wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansons Landing

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition & Accommodations: Hollyhock generates primary revenue from program registrations and on-campus accommodation packages. Guests pay tuition fees plus accommodation for multi-day immersive programs ranging from leadership institutes (SVI) to creative expression, health/healing, and wisdom teachings retreats. Pricing varies by accommodation type (private cabin, shared room, dorm, camping) and program.
2. Philanthropic Donations: As a registered not-for-profit and registered charity (CRA registration no. 885450205 RR 0001), Hollyhock relies on donations including one-time gifts, monthly donor circle contributions, gift of securities, memorial scholarships, and sponsorship of Leadership Institute programs. Donations fund scholarships, program design, and campus sustainability.
3. Legacy / Planned Giving: Hollyhock accepts bequests and legacy planned gifts through estate planning. Donors can leave specific dollar amounts, percentages of estate, or residual gifts. The organization operates The Nextwave Foundation (DBA Hollyhock) for legacy giving purposes.
4. Day Use and Campus Experience: Hollyhock sells day passes and dining experiences to visitors who are not enrolled in overnight programs, including spa day passes, garden tours, and restaurant dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hollyhock operates an in-person residential retreat center on Cortes Island, BC, delivering multi-day immersive programs spanning creative expression, health and healing, leadership skills, wisdom teachings, and holiday retreats. It also runs the Hollyhock Leadership Institute and the flagship Social Venture Institute (SVI) gathering for mission-driven entrepreneurs, movement leaders, and impact investors. The offering is bundled with on-campus accommodations, garden-to-table dining, healing arts and bodywork services, and daily nature-based activities.

Product overview

Hollyhock is a single-site retreat center and nonprofit leadership institute (legally named LI – The Leadership Institute, CRA reg. 885450205 RR0001) on Cortes Island, BC, Canada. The organization operates as a unified in-person retreat offering with no modular software products. Its core offering is residential programs spanning creative expression, health and healing, leadership skills, and wisdom teachings, augmented by campus accommodations, dining, and healing arts/bodywork services. The Hollyhock Leadership Institute (HLI) is an umbrella program stream supporting progressive leaders through Climate, Equity, Mobilize, Next Economy, and Emerging Issues tracks, including flagship gatherings such as the Social Venture Institute (SVI) and Activate. Programs are delivered on-site; digital presence is limited to informational web content and booking integrations (Dining and Bodywork).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hollyhock Leadership Institute: A program stream dedicated to engaging progressive leaders in peer-to-peer learning to catalyze a new wave of leadership.
• Social Venture Institute (SVI)

Quantifiable outcome

• Net Promoter Score of 92; 100% of SVI participants report new connections and renewed energy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Coast CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoast Capital is listed as a community partner of SVI Hollyhock, helping support, uplift, and work together to eliminate barriers to equity and economic access.
• JunxionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJunxion (strategy firm led by Mike Rowlands, SVI team member) is listed as a community partner supporting SVI Hollyhock.
• The TyeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Tyee is listed as a community partner of SVI Hollyhock, supporting the social enterprise gathering.
• 4VIminorGTM or Marketing Partner4VI is listed as a community partner of SVI Hollyhock, supporting the social enterprise gathering.
• SFU Harbour CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSFU Harbour Centre is the venue partner for off-site Hollyhock programs such as the EFT Levels 1-2 training held in Vancouver at 515 West Hastings Street.
• VanCity SeaplanesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVanCity Seaplanes offers direct flights to Cortes Island for Hollyhock guests who cannot join the participant charter, providing transportation logistics support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Findhorn Foundation: Scottish spiritual and personal-development community offering residential programs in holistic living and consciousness. Comparable to Hollyhock's wisdom-teachings and personal-transformation retreat programming, though primarily European and longer-established as a spiritual community.
• The Chopra Center: Wellness and meditation brand offering retreats, certifications, and digital programs. Comparable to Hollyhock's meditation/mindfulness retreat track, but operates digitally-enabled model with broader consumer reach.

Direct peers

• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Leading North American yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness retreat center based in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Closely comparable to Hollyhock: residential retreat programming, mindfulness curriculum, wellness practitioner training, and campus-based accommodations.
• Esalen Institute: Iconic Big Sur, California retreat center focused on personal growth, humanistic psychology, and embodied practice. Comparable to Hollyhock on residential contemplative programming and leadership/transformational learning experiences.
• 1440 Multiversity: California-based learning retreat center for personal and professional development. Comparable to Hollyhock as a residential campus offering leadership workshops, wellness, and creative expression programming.
• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Nonprofit holistic learning retreat in Rhinebeck, New York offering residential workshops in wellness, creativity, and leadership. Directly comparable to Hollyhock's retreat-based learning model and adult personal-growth programming.

Broad incumbents

• Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: Large Canadian post-secondary institution in Banff, Alberta offering residency programs across arts, leadership, and mountain culture. Overlaps with Hollyhock on retreat-based learning and Canadian leadership programming, but at much larger scale and broader arts focus.
• Miraval: Upscale wellness resort brand with multiple properties offering all-inclusive wellness retreats. Comparable to Hollyhock's premium wellness experience offering but operates a luxury-resort model versus Hollyhock's nonprofit institute model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hollyhock

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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